Accessory Install: SW-Motech Top Case

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Accessory Install: SW-Motech Top Case - rdprdp01 - 09-04-2025

There is a great convenience factor that happens when you equip your motorcycle with luggage. For the kind of riding I do, a SW-Motech Urban Top Case is a great fit. I documented in the following Thread why I selected the SW-Motech Urban Case and what it has enabled for me:

https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14499&pid=270379#pid270379

For those interested in doing your own install work, this Thread documents the installation process.

Step 1: Receive the Top Case and inspect the box for any sign of damage. All SW-Motech Products are manufactured in Germany and shipped. Check for any impact damage and take pictures if something is found:

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Step 2: Carefully unpack the Top Case. Note that SW-Motech is a world-class supplier. Be careful with box cutters and blades. Everything is tightly packed to reduce damage and weight. Be careful while using a blade to open a box or pouch:

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Step 3: Inspect the Top Case and all of its components. Review the installation documentation to confirm that everything has shipped and has arrived without damage:

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Step 4: Prepare and organize your work area. You will need a torque wrench to complete the installation properly:

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Step 5: Review the instruction instructions and organize your parts staging such that your parts align with each step.

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Step 6: Open the case and flip up the inner lining so you have clear access to install the form rubber base and stabilizing cover plate. Use a standard driver for feeding the screws and then use a torque wrench to tighten all screws to 2.5 N-m. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure that all spacers are installed properly. Those spacers will ensure a snug fit and prevent noise and vibration. When everything is torque properly, then install the screw covers and return the inner lining to the "inside" of the Top Case.

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Step 7: Attach the straps to the top case:

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Step 8: Secure the Top Case to your seat or rear carrier using the straps. Note that straps should be snug but not stressfully tight. The Top Case sits well on a CB1100 and will not shift as long as the four corners of the Top Case are securely strapped to the mounting posts on the motorcycle.

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RE: Accessory Install: SW-Motech Top Case - pdedse - 09-04-2025

Looks nice and tight, rdprdp01... please include some side views when you get the chance, maybe out in the wilds so we get a good look.

RE: Accessory Install: SW-Motech Top Case - the Ferret - 09-04-2025

Nice looking case

RE: Accessory Install: SW-Motech Top Case - rdprdp01 - 09-04-2025

(09-04-2025, 06:11 PM)pdedse Wrote: Looks nice and tight, rdprdp01... please include some side views when you get the chance, maybe out in the wilds so we get a good look.

Here are a couple of pictures I have already taken. When I return to California, I will gladly take some more when I go looking for a windmill to park my motorcycle next for this month's pictures!

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More to follow. David

RE: Accessory Install: SW-Motech Top Case - peterbaron - 09-04-2025

^^ beautiful bike ^^

SW-Motech is a quality and durable product.
I had their side racks and side panniers on my 2013 CB, then moved them to my 2014 std, and finally to my DLX... over 160,000 km combined = no problems.
I have their rear rack on my Z650RS = perfect fit.